World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Gerald E. Crennan
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
New Rochelle, New York
Honored By
Douglas W. Crennan
Relationship
Son
FLEW B-17'S; SHOT DOWN ON 1ST MISSION OVER YUGOSLAVIA (ONLY SURVIVOR), WOUNDED. MISSING IN ACTION FOR ABOUT A YEAR. THE UNDERGROUND GOT HIM OUT. EVENTUALLY MADE WAY TO NORTH AFRICA AND BACK TO HIS UNIT IN GREAT BRITAIN, TO FLY THE REST OF HIS MISSIONS. EARNED THE PURPLE HEART.